Understanding Latin American Challenges in the 21st Century (LAC-EU)
Lead Research Organisation:
University of York
Department Name: Politics
Abstract
Social, political, and cultural transformation, a fast-changing global economy, geopolitical tensions and global uncertainties
have created a markedly different context from the previous era of European Union (EU) policies towards Latin America and the
Caribbean (LAC). The doctoral network LAC-EU will establish a novel, comprehensive and interdisciplinary framework to understand
LAC and its relationship with the EU, fostering respectful, non-Eurocentric research and engagement. It will enable a better
understanding of current challenges in Latin American governance and support sustainable, equitable and successful relations between the
EU and LAC. LAC-EU offers 10 doctoral candidates an outstanding, integrated four-year PhD programme and provides world class,
interdisciplinaryresearch and training in social and political sciences, law and the humanities, as well as research exchanges and policy relevant
secondments at associated partners in the EU and LAC. Research themes within LAC-EU include the rise of populism,
democracy, gender rights, trade, migration, health, global cities, sustainability and green finance and cultural learning.
The LAC-EU doctoral programme comprises an interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral network composed of four leading
European universities, an outstanding LAC higher education institution and key, highly relevant civil society and policy partners from a
range of European and LAC countries. It offers an exceptional combination of academic and research-related training and
transferable skills to deliver scientific excellence, occupational mobility and preparation for lifelong, policy-relevant learning for a new generation
of researchers. Furthermore, it provides the EU with the vital inputs needed to design coherent, sustainable, equitable and
comprehensive policies towards LAC and to promote an effective and respectful interregional engagement that enhances
the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships in global and multilateral fora.
have created a markedly different context from the previous era of European Union (EU) policies towards Latin America and the
Caribbean (LAC). The doctoral network LAC-EU will establish a novel, comprehensive and interdisciplinary framework to understand
LAC and its relationship with the EU, fostering respectful, non-Eurocentric research and engagement. It will enable a better
understanding of current challenges in Latin American governance and support sustainable, equitable and successful relations between the
EU and LAC. LAC-EU offers 10 doctoral candidates an outstanding, integrated four-year PhD programme and provides world class,
interdisciplinaryresearch and training in social and political sciences, law and the humanities, as well as research exchanges and policy relevant
secondments at associated partners in the EU and LAC. Research themes within LAC-EU include the rise of populism,
democracy, gender rights, trade, migration, health, global cities, sustainability and green finance and cultural learning.
The LAC-EU doctoral programme comprises an interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral network composed of four leading
European universities, an outstanding LAC higher education institution and key, highly relevant civil society and policy partners from a
range of European and LAC countries. It offers an exceptional combination of academic and research-related training and
transferable skills to deliver scientific excellence, occupational mobility and preparation for lifelong, policy-relevant learning for a new generation
of researchers. Furthermore, it provides the EU with the vital inputs needed to design coherent, sustainable, equitable and
comprehensive policies towards LAC and to promote an effective and respectful interregional engagement that enhances
the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships in global and multilateral fora.
Organisations
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| Jean Grugel (Principal Investigator) |